Explore the Family Name Freeh
The meaning of Freeh
Probably an Americanized form of German Früh, a nickname for an early riser, from Middle High German vruo, German früh ‘early’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freeh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Freeh has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,636th most popular surname and this ranking improved to 68,547th by 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.56%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 263 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, marking an overall growth of 9.13%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #68,547 | 1.56% |
| Count | 263 | 287 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freeh
Turning our attention to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Freeh identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.86%, though it dipped slightly to 96.52% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.74% of the population with the surname Freeh.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.86% | 96.52% | -2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |